Frequently Asked Questions — West St Leonards Ward

Who won the West St Leonards ward election in 2016?

Labour held West St Leonards ward at the 5 May 2016 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 78 votes (6.2%). Turnout was 33.9%.

Which council does West St Leonards ward elect to?

West St Leonards is a ward within Hastings. Councillors elected here sit on Hastings Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 33.9% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for West St Leonards in 2016 is shown in the statistics above.